show to advantage
Example Sentences
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On this occasion, however, it unluckily did not show to advantage.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011
If he does not show to advantage in a new role he may shelve it for a while, as he seems to be doing with Manrico in Il Trovatore.
From Time Magazine Archive
His profound scholarship, penetrating judgment, nervous though severe style, and critical acumen, all show to advantage in the History.
From The Age of Tennyson by Walker, Hugh
This is one great reason why they like me so; because they can all show to advantage in a room and eclipse from a certain tact one who is reckoned to be a good Poet.
From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John
Geoff certainly did not show to advantage; and though his mother wore herself out with talking to him and trying to bring him to a more reasonable frame of mind, it was of no use.
From Great Uncle Hoot-Toot by Molesworth, Mrs.
